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lit interior is revealed with its floor-to-ceiling velvet and red curtains revealing a staircase
to the tapas bar and restaurant above, in a show of decadence that the Romans would have
appreciated. Despite the luxury, it's got a relaxed, chilled vibe and a mixed crowd. The big
cocktails are great.
Horse Shoe
(
www.horseshoebar.co.uk
;
17 Drury St)
This legendary city pub and popular meeting
place dates from the late 19th century and is largely unchanged. It's a picturesque spot,
with the longest continuous bar in the UK, but its main attraction is what's served over it -
real ale and good cheer. Upstairs in the lounge is some of the best-value pub food (three-
course lunch £4.25) in town.
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Blackfriars
(
www.blackfriarsglasgow.com
;
36 Bell St)
Merchant City's most relaxed and atmospheric
pub, Blackfriars' friendly staff and chilled-out house make it special. They take their cask
ales seriously here, and there's a seating area with large windows that are great for people-
watching.
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Butterfly & The Pig
(
www.thebutterflyandthepig.com
;
153 Bath St)
A breath of fresh air along trendy Bath St,
the piggery is a little offbeat, a little zany and makes you feel comfortable as soon as you
plunge into its basement depths. The decor is eclectic with a retro feel and this adds to its
familiarity. You get the feeling that patronising this place regularly would be rewarded
with your favourite pint being poured just as you enter the doorway. There's a sizable
menu of pub grub, and more refined fare in the tearoom upstairs.
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Babbity Bowster
(16-18 Blackfriars St)
In a quiet corner of Merchant City, this handsome spot is perfect for
a tranquil daytime drink, particularly in the adjoining beer garden. Service is attentive,
and the smell of sausages may tempt you to lunch; it also offers accommodation. This is
one of the city centre's most charming pubs, in one of its noblest buildings.
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